 The Association of Unity Churches was created in the mid-1960s to serve the needs of the churches and ministers throughout the movement.As the Unity movement was growing, it became increasingly complex to manage the needs of the field ministries. In the mid-1960s, Unity School of Christianity suggested that Unity ministers form a group to support the work of the churches. This resulted in better services for the churches and ministers. Our organization focuses on: • credentialing Unity ministers, licensed teachers and youth educators; • working with churches to hire ministers and working with ministers to be hired by churches; • ongoing training for Unity leaders, boards and lay people; • creating resources for youth and family ministry; The formation of the Association of Unity Churches created two major organizations within the movement─the Association being the lesser-known. In 2011, the Association of Unity Churches International adopted the Unity Identity Project. As a result, we changed our name to Unity Worldwide Ministries. This focus on the Unity brand is uniting and strengthening our movement, making us more easily recognizable to the general public. |
"Development of Unity Worldwide Ministries" article by Tom Thorpe
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| This list illustrates and honors the past presidents and board chairs that have helped guide our organization since the late 60's. Their leadership has left a lasting impression on Unity Worldwide Ministries and our movement as a whole. We thank each of them for their service. | ||||||
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Julie Armour 2012-2013 |
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Jim Lee 2011-2012 |
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David McArthur 2010-2011 |
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Julie Montague 2009-2010 |
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Marilyn Muehlbach 2008-2009 |
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Dan Holloway 2007-2008 |
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Pat Williamson 2006-2007 |
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Roger Goodwin 2005-2006 |
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Juan Enrique Toro 2004-2005 |
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Argentina Glasgow 2003-2004 |
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Clare Austin 2002-2003 |
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Diane Sickler 2001-2002 |
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Richard Mantei 2000-2001 |
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Sharon Connors 1999-2000 |
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John Strickland 1998-1999 |
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Jimmie Scott 1997-1998 |
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Norma Iris Rosado 1996-1997 |
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Joel W. Baehr 1995-1996 |
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Martha "Pat" Barker 1994-1995 |
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Alan Rowbotham 1993-1994 |
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Edie Skalitzky 1992-1993 |
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R. Scott Sherman 1991-1992 |
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Nancy Neal 1990-1991 |
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V. Stanford Hampson 1989-1990 |
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Maya Brandenberger 1988-1989 |
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Jim Rosemergy 1987-1988 |
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Larry Swartz 1986-1987 |
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Marshall "Max" Lafser 1985-1986 |
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Jay Dishman 1983-1985 (2 terms) ♦1930-1988 |
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Jack Barker 1982-1983 |
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Ruth Mosley 1981-1982 |
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David McClure 1980-1981 |
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Jack E. Boland 1979-1980 ♦1924-1992 |
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Bernard Dozier 1978-1979 |
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Paul C. Barrett 1977-1978 ♦1927-2001 |
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Joyce Kramer 1976-1977 |
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James C. Lewis 1975-1976 ♦1927-1991 |
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Robert L. Stevens 1974-1975 |
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Dorothy M. Pierson 1973-1974 |
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Grover Thornsberry 1972-1973 ♦1921-1992 |
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Glenn Mosley 1971-1972 |
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Phillip M. Pierson 1970-1971 |
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Johnnie Colemon 1969-1970 |
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William W. Helmbold 1968-1969 ♦1915-1997 |
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Mary L. Kupferle 1967-1968 ♦1916-2003 |
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Charles A Neal 1966-67 ♦1910-2004 |
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